Glass Jar Roses

chocolate valentine rose

Remember those Hershey Kiss roses we made as kids? Those roses are about to be replaced with the latest in DIY Valentine’s Candy giving – the giant Glass Jar Rose… which can be made in 30 mintues or less! You can fill the jar with your favorite Valentine’s candy, whip up the rose, and be […]

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Make a stamp from a wine cork

Make a cork stamp

It is so easy to make a stamp from a wine cork – you don’t need to carve the ends! Learn how to make a stamp from a wine cork. The site is in two languages, just find the English in italics, and you’ll see how in just a few seconds she whipped up her […]

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Quick and Easy Clothespin Crafts

clothespin crafts

I love crafting with everyday supplies. No need to run to the store to pick up clothespins… chances are you already have quite a few hanging around the house! Gather your clothespins and your crafting supplies and get busy making these clothespin crafts! Some of these are great to do with kids, but all are […]

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Fabric Valentine’s Envelopes

valentine fabric envelope chair craftOmaniac

I love the idea of making a fabric Valentine’s envelope. This tutorial shows you how to make several to use as a Valentine’s advent… but I like the idea of making just one and hanging it on a chair on Valentine’s day… kind of like a Stocking for Valentine’s Day… but in Envelope form! This […]

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Sew Mittens from an Old Sweater

Make Sweater Mittens - A Beautiful Mess

I can’t knit. Or crochet. Both my mother and grandmother tried to teach me how to knit and crochet, but I wasn’t able to take to it. Which is why I love this tutorial by A Beautiful Mess on how to sew mittens from an old sweater. Because I CAN sew. And with these instructions, […]

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Simple Beaded Drop Earrings

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Jewelry doesn’t have to be complex or time consuming to be stunning. You can make earrings for yourself, or as a gift, with a few simple tools, and just a few minutes of time. These earrings are all made with the same basic process, just using different beads each time. Find out what fun beaded […]

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Paper Valentine Hearts

hoosier homemade - valentine paper hearts

I love these paper hearts by Hoosier Homemade! Simple to make, but the layers of paper add extra dimension, and probably enough stability that these hearts can be packed away and used in future years. A quick holiday craft with a shelf life is a thing of beauty. Click through to find out exactly how […]

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Valentine’s Day Scrabble Frame

320 sycamore scrabble love frame

Scrabble letters and scrapbook paper? This project couldn’t be more simple – or more cute! Whip together this cute Valentine’s Day Scrabble Frame with just a few items, most of which you probably have lying around the house already. You can add this frame to your mantle to add a little bit of whimsy to […]

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30 Minute Coffee Filter Wreath

quick coffee filter wreath

I have made a coffee filter wreath. They take for-evah. And are immensely frustrating. Shoving coffee filters into a wreath form. Gluing them down. Gluing them and then shoving them in. Fluffing the filters. Adding each filter. one. by. one. Yes, they are beautiful, fluffy, and romantic – perfect for Valentine’s Day. But what if […]

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Stitched up Paper Envelopes

whimsey-love sewing paper envelopes

These stitched-up paper envelopes are adorable! They would look super cute with any kind of paper – scrapbook paper, construction paper… even plain ol’ printer paper would get a cuteness-upgrade with the addition of some colorful zig-zag stitching, and maybe some stamps. This would be a fun way to add a little DIY to your […]

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